3D Printer Design and Build
Design and build a CoreXY 3D printer from scratch with linear rails, precision motion, Klipper firmware, and input shaping.
Mechanical EngineeringCNC Router Machine
Design and build a rigid 3-axis CNC router capable of cutting aluminum, with GRBL controller, limit switches, and CAM workflow.
Mechanical EngineeringWind Turbine Design and Fabrication
Design, fabricate, and test a horizontal-axis wind turbine with custom blade profiles, PMSG generator, and MPPT charge controller.
Mechanical EngineeringHydraulic System Design
Design and build a hydraulic power system with cylinder actuation, proportional valves, and PLC control for industrial-scale force.
Mechanical EngineeringHeat Exchanger Design and Testing
Design, fabricate, and experimentally validate a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, comparing results with LMTD and NTU-effectiveness analytical methods.
Mechanical EngineeringRefrigeration System Design
Design and build a vapour compression refrigeration system with COP analysis, temperature control, and refrigerant instrumentation.
Mechanical EngineeringCustom Drone Frame Design
Design and fabricate a custom FPV racing drone frame in carbon fiber using CAD, FEA analysis, and vacuum infusion manufacturing.
Mechanical EngineeringSolar Water Heater System
Design and build a flat-plate solar thermal water heater with natural convection thermosiphon circulation and performance monitoring.
Mechanical EngineeringSmall Injection Molding Machine
Design and build a small-scale injection molding machine capable of producing plastic parts from custom aluminum molds.
Mechanical EngineeringVehicle Suspension System Design
Design a double wishbone suspension system using multi-body dynamics simulation, spring/damper selection, and kinematics analysis.
Mechanical EngineeringSteam Turbine / Engine Model
Build a working model steam turbine demonstrating the Rankine cycle with boiler, expander, condenser, and efficiency measurement.
Mechanical EngineeringStructural Analysis with FEA
Perform comprehensive finite element analysis on real engineering structures using ANSYS with mesh convergence, validation, and design optimization.
Mechanical EngineeringMechatronics Pick and Place System
Build a complete pick and place mechatronics system with conveyor belt, photoelectric sensors, pneumatic actuators, and PLC control.
Mechanical EngineeringBuilding Energy Monitoring System
Build a comprehensive building energy monitoring system with CT sensors, power quality analysis, dashboard, and anomaly alerts.
Mechanical EngineeringHVAC Control System Design
Design and implement an intelligent HVAC control system with PID temperature regulation, occupancy sensors, and BMS integration.
Mechanical EngineeringCO2 Laser Cutter Build
Build a 40W CO2 laser cutter with CoreXY motion, water cooling, air assist, and LightBurn software for cutting acrylic, wood, and leather.